Ken Merrett

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Ken Merrett (born around 1925; † September 7, 1986 in Burgess Hill ) was an English table tennis player who took part in the 1948 World Cup.

Ken Merrett is not related to the English table tennis international Bryan Merrett .

Career

Ken Merrett started playing table tennis when he was 12 years old. In 1939 he became youth champion of southern England. He made his international debut after the end of World War II in England's 10-1 victory over Ireland. In total, he brought it to four international fights, where he did not lose a single game.

In 1948 he took part in the individual competitions of the World Cup in England, but did not come close to medal ranks.

Private

Ken Merrett was married. He also had an older brother Cyril, who also made international appearances, but died in World War II.

Results from the ITTF database

Association event year place country singles Double Mixed team
CLOSELY World Championship 1948 Wembley CLOSELY Agony last 32 no participants

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ According to Table Tennis News, No. 160, October 1986, page 33, he died at the age of 61 online (accessed December 31, 2014)
  2. ↑ ITTF table of results (accessed March 26, 2018)

literature

personal data
SURNAME Merrett, Ken
BRIEF DESCRIPTION English table tennis player
DATE OF BIRTH around 1925
PLACE OF BIRTH Burgess Hill
DATE OF DEATH September 7, 1986
Place of death Burgess Hill